Super Bowl 46

[Conley]

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2/5 6:30 ET
New England
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NY Giants
55
-$140 +$120




All right, we got nothing this week except for the Pro Bowl and I figured that did not deserve it's own thread.

Go Giants!

[Mister D]

They upset the Patriots once already.

[Conley]

I reeeaaally want to see them do it again. Boston is a great city. Their fans though...annoying as heck.

[Mister D]

Not sure who I will be rooting for. Kinda wanna see Brady destroy them. They have no business being there.

[Conley]

Not sure who I will be rooting for. Kinda wanna see Brady destroy them. They have no business being there.

:laugh: Yeah, you would. :angry:

[Conley]

Big news for the Bears!

Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears quarterback and Kristin Cavallari's on and off and on beau, broke his thumb in November and the Bears saw their playoff hopes go up in smoke. Who cares! Cutler is going to be a father!

Cavallari, the reality TV star with the great bikini body, is having a little bitty -- or possibly very big -- baby. (Dad is 6-foot-3, 233 pounds.)

The couple became engaged in April. Then they became disengaged in July. Then, they became re-engaged in November.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2012/01/kristin-cavallari-pregnant-jay-cutler.html

This is not good news for Da Bears. JC's focus needs to be on FOOTBALL! Families can wait.

[Mister D]

They have their backup QB coming soon then. That is good news. :smiley:

[Conley]

Who's the backup now? That Hanie guy was awful.

I would get rid of Lovie, JC, and Hanie for starters.

[Mister D]

Who's the backup now? That Hanie guy was awful.

I would get rid of Lovie, JC, and Hanie for starters.


Don't know. I follow Cutler not the Bears. :grin:

[MMC]

Repeat of Superbowl 42.....I think the Giants will deny Brady again.

With Cutler.....now that the West Coast Offense isn't going to be in play all that much. There will not need to be that much emphasis on Cutler. As long as he can hand the ball off without screwing up. He has a job. At least we know he wont be throwing every single down and throwing that Bomb. U-know the one where he always throws it over everybody's head and usually results in 3 and out.

I think they will keep that Cade McKnowbodyknows.....as the back up and maybe move Hanie to 3rd string, if not trade him. Either way the Bears will look to save money rather than have an adequate back-up.

[Conley]

Repeat of Superbowl 42.....I think the Giants will deny Brady again.

With Cutler.....now that the West Coast Offense isn't going to be in play all that much. There will not need to be that much emphasis on Cutler. As long as he can hand the ball off without screwing up. He has a job. At least we know he wont be throwing every single down and throwing that Bomb. U-know the one where he always throws it over everybody's head and usually results in 3 and out.

I think they will keep that Cade McKnowbodyknows.....as the back up and maybe move Hanie to 3rd string, if not trade him. Either way the Bears will look to save money rather than have an adequate back-up.

Not sure that offense will do much with Mike Tice calling the plays. I hope I'm wrong but that guy is pretty bad.

[MMC]

Not sure that offense will do much with Mike Tice calling the plays. I hope I'm wrong but that guy is pretty bad.


I agree with you there. Although Tice did turn the line around for the Run Game. Plus right before Cutler got injured they were giving him some protection. They say he is a smash-mouth football type of player.

This is where I think that offense line needs to have more than one practice in pads. Moreover if they want to be good together then they should be working out together and always practicing together. With or without the QB. Kinda like a military squad. Live together and know how each other thinks and reacts.

Also if you notice with this Kickoff Rule. Over 90% of all kickoffs were kicked out of the endzone. The Commish's idea to prevent those big returns. Except on punts. I think it is bogus.

[Conley]

I agree with you there. Although Tice did turn the line around for the Run Game. Plus right before Cutler got injured they were giving him some protection. They say he is a smash-mouth football type of player.

This is where I think that offense line needs to have more than one practice in pads. Moreover if they want to be good together then they should be working out together and always practicing together. With or without the QB. Kinda like a military squad. Live together and know how each other thinks and reacts.

Also if you notice with this Kickoff Rule. Over 90% of all kickoffs were kicked out of the endzone. The Commish's idea to prevent those big returns. Except on punts. I think it is bogus.

Good points, the OL did get a lot better as the year went on and teamwork is essential for a good line. Kickoffs this year were lousy and just led to an extra long commercial break. Commercials - kick off into the end zone - Back to commercials. Ruined an exciting part of the game that could lead to a score at any time!

[MMC]

Yep and another thing this year was all these officials time-outs. WTF is up with that. Just so they can get another sponsored commercial up there. Right after showing over a mintue and 15 seconds of commercials. I am not talking about an injury time-out either.

During the season they kicked off and it didnt really matter. Due to all the games. But it sure seemed so with the playoffs. My contention is some teams have Superb Special Teams and returners. Like the Giants Bears Ravens, Teams like NE don't have that great returner nor a great special team. So those teams are able to get back into a game quickly when they just have average offenses.

[Conley]

Yeah, when a team has a guy like Devin Hester they are screwed by that new rule. Not really fair especially if the return game was part of why those guys get the contracts they do.

[MMC]

I figured it would be a decision for D.....Giants or Brady. I thought for sure he would go with the Giants playing in Jersey over just a QB that likes to sue homeless guys and Crush his enemies with a killer instinct and hear the lamentation of the women. :laugh: :grin:

[Conley]

If my OL is any indication the women wouldn't mind being conquered by Brady. :angry:

[MMC]

:laugh: Thats when ya makes sure that they know what would happen when ________<<<<<<insert Gorgeous Woman Athlete/Star/Model were to or would have come along. :wink:


Which reminds me a few years back my OL started watching the games with us......after listening about 3 quarters out of the clear blue. She says......they sure seem to keep sex on their mind while playing this game. As she described what the announcer said about the RB plowing thru the middle. After they got a penalty for encroachment and one for illegal use of the hands. :laugh:

I was like don't worry honey.....wait to you see the end run. She was like why.....it will only end up 4th and inches. :smiley_ROFLMAO:

[Conley]

Hahaha, funny. Your wife has a good sense of humor!

[MMC]

Yeah not really.....she is a Musician and a Teacher. To Tempramental! :wink:

[Conley]

Yeah not really.....she is a Musician and a Teacher. To Tempramental! :wink:

Musicians are supposed to be that way. :grin:

[MMC]

Musicians are supposed to be that way. :grin:

Yeah.....that part I can deal with. It's the correcting of grammar and instructional video we get at the time of her points, thats the tuffy part! :wink:

[MMC]

http://l.yimg.com/cv/ip/ap/default/120124/harbaugh_pd.jpg
Grumpy 49ers coach disses Californians (http://att.my.yahoo.com/_ylt=AtdvMbE_RSlLY04ldgB0nWGmN3wV;_ylu=X3oDMTI0aTd xZzlmBGNwb3MDMQRpbnRsA3VzBHBrZwNpZC0xNDAyNTY4BHBrZ 3YDMTEEcG9zAzIEc2VjA2F0dHRkLWZlYXQEc2xrA3RpdGxl/RV=1/RE=1327545421/RH=YXR0Lm15LnlhaG9vLmNvbQ--/RO=2/RU=aHR0cDovL3Nwb3J0cy55YWhvby5jb20vYmxvZ3MvbmZsLXN odXRkb3duLWNvcm5lci9qaW0taGFyYmF1Z2gtZG9lcy1ub3Qtd 2FudC10YWxrLWZlZWxpbmdzLTE4MDM0NzgxOS5odG1s/RS=%5EADATUupcrqZ4m6fvLqRxu_zjCWNcAg-)


"Is it just California that everybody just wants to know how you feel? Care about what you thought, what you did, how you felt, how your pinky feels. Is that just a California thing? Back where I come from, nobody really cares. In my opinion, it is a California thing.".....snip~

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jim-harbaugh-does-not-want-talk-feelings-180347819.html

[Conley]

:laugh:

Alias mentioned something about him being a hot head.

I don't mind his ripping on CA but seems he pulled some other chit too, like giving Coughlin coach of the Giants a tough time with the handshake. Ironic since he had the almost-fight with Detroit's coach when he was on the winning side.

[Conley]

He needs to shut up about the non-fumble too. His team had plenty of chances to win. They didn't. End of story.

[MMC]

So Schottenheimer went to the Rams as the OC with Fisher and they will give St Louis the 2 back set. Looks like Fisher will go with Smashmouth Football.

[Conley]

I can't tell if it was Schotty or Sanchez but the Jets offense was terrible and has been for a while. Plus they had a great offensive line. I have no idea why they would want to give him the job of OC.

[MMC]

I can't tell if it was Schotty or Sanchez but the Jets offense was terrible and has been for a while. Plus they had a great offensive line. I have no idea why they would want to give him the job of OC.

LT blamed Ryan, and the Coaching staff plus the issue between Holmes and Snachez.

[Conley]

Yeah, LT threw the whole team under the bus. Classy. :rollseyes:

[Mister D]

Lawrence Taylor is a good man! :angry:







:grin:

[Conley]

You're talking about the original LT, we're talking about the poseur. :grin:

[MMC]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1011345.1327509806!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/image.jpg

MADONNA is “bringing gay to the Super Bowl.” That’s what we overheard one of her dancers say at the premiere party for Her Madgesty’s “W.E.” at Top of the Standard on Monday night. On the red carpet, Madonna (http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Madonna+(Entertainer)) told us she’s “extremely nervous” about the big game, but looking forward to singing her new song, “Give Me All Your Love,” and some “oldies but goodies.” She also said the best fashion advice she’s gotten from her daughter Lourdes (http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Lourdes+Leon) — who was escorted into the Cinema Society and Forevermark-
sponsored screening by two bodyguards — was, “Mom, you’re totally ridiculous. No one is going to take you seriously as a director.”

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/madonna-treat-super-bowl-a-gay-old-time-claims-dancers-article-1.1011346#ixzz1kXJ0S9wr

WTF.....got to try and make a Politicial Statement. She is going to bring Gay to the Superbowl. Can we bring a 15 yard penalty with a blow to her head. U-know helmet to helmet. :angry:

[Conley]

Ugh. It's better if I just pretend I didn't read that. I don't always watch the halftime show depending on who's playing. I missed the whole nip slip thing.

[MMC]

All this so she can show up and lip-sync while making her Gay Statement. How bout we stick with the script. Performer comes in at halftime. Actually performs. Sings song.....leaves! No statement.....nothing but lets get back to football.

I got one for them.....screw playing your hit song and trying to get coverage over that. How about you sing a song about Football. One of the Teams. The Season or Something like that. Then get the frick on.

I am tired of watching them rush out people to a stage 2 mins after they started. Acting like they are having a good time. Throw a flag somebody. To many men on the field. Fricken shame they make us watch that. But God forbid somebody running out on the field at any other time game. Usually in a some costume or just streakin. Then its block whats happening.

[MMC]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-goodell-contract

NEW YORK (AP)—Now that the NFL has labor peace for the next decade, Commissioner Roger Goodell has job security through the 2018 season.

Not only did Goodell get through one of the league’s most contentious and troubling periods—a 4 1/2 -month lockout of the players—but he oversaw a highly successful season once a 10-year collective bargaining agreement was reached. On Wednesday, he reaped some rewards himself with a contract extension through March 2019.....snip~

Damn! :angry:

[Conley]

Yeah, I saw that. He's terrible but ratings are through the roof and the NFL loves stability, so there you go.

[MMC]

Yeah, I saw that. He's terrible but ratings are through the roof and the NFL loves stability, so there you go.

I think he needs to bring in more teams but anybody in that position can do so. Still he caters more to offensive players and thats not fair to defensive players. Like the owners are doing.

[Conley]

I think that's part of why ratings are up. Audiences like scoring and the QBs are the stars of the league - more endorsement and advertising $$$.

[MMC]

http://www1.whdh.com/images/news_articles/320x180/120124_SI_cover_Brady.jpg

THATS RIGHT......I"LL SUE ALL YOUR ASSES!!!!!


Brady Makes the Cover of S.I for the 15th Time! :shocked:

[Mister D]

15th!? Wow.

[Conley]

Sports Illustrated is another one of those old-media rags like Newsweek that is dying a slow death. I used to read it every week for years...I bet I haven't picked one up in the last decade.

[MMC]

15th!? Wow.

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1518874136418&id=f2d80c8ec1bdbef7ad315c52f22afd35&url=http%3a%2f%2fimages.thecarconnection.com%2fmed %2ftom-brady_100321348_m.jpg
Yep.....I be good like that!!!!! :grin:

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's image will grace the cover of Sports Illustrated for the 15th time when the Jan. 30 issue hits newsstands today.

Brady also appeared on the cover of SI a few weeks ago as part of a regional edition previewing the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Patriots as a team have been on SI's cover 27 times.

[MMC]

Sports Illustrated is another one of those old-media rags like Newsweek that is dying a slow death. I used to read it every week for years...I bet I haven't picked one up in the last decade.


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1577038583398&id=6066cb2a3aaa7a13922e6ed57df7b00f&url=http%3a%2f%2fwithfriendship.com%2fimages%2fh%2 f39465%2fhandkerchief.jpg
Don't be a hater brutha..... :wink: :laugh: :grin:

[Mister D]

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1518874136418&id=f2d80c8ec1bdbef7ad315c52f22afd35&url=http%3a%2f%2fimages.thecarconnection.com%2fmed %2ftom-brady_100321348_m.jpg
Yep.....I be good like that!!!!! :grin:

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's image will grace the cover of Sports Illustrated for the 15th time when the Jan. 30 issue hits newsstands today.

Brady also appeared on the cover of SI a few weeks ago as part of a regional edition previewing the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Patriots as a team have been on SI's cover 27 times.

What he is Peter Pan? lol

[Conley]

:laugh: I'm not hating, just sayin' :wink:

[Conley]

What he is Peter Pan? lol

Tinkerbell! :angry:

[Mister D]

LOL Looks like they have him on strings floating over the field. :laugh:

[MMC]

What he is Peter Pan? lol


Whatever it is the Brutha is Flying High.....plus this will be the 7th time the Patriots have gone to the Superbowl.

I know they keep talking bout Farve.....but Brady is going to brake all his records except for being Industructable and Continuios Starts.

[Conley]

Favre is one of the most overrated QBs in history. JMO.

[MMC]

Tinkerbell! :angry:


http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1515962111095&id=59e63edec6d632426fa85070a77bb182&url=http%3a%2f%2fescoutfootball.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2011%2f07%2fTom-Brady-pics-Gallery-pic-21.jpg

Giants say Flying, Running.....he Ain't going Nowheres! :tongue:

[MMC]

Going to suck without football this weekend. I don't plan on watching the Pro-Bowl. Then Next week thats it. Final Game of the 2011 season.

[Alias]

I predict NY 31 and NE 27

[MMC]

Giants definately needs to keep them under 31 pts.....thats what Brady averages. :wink:

[Conley]

I predict NY 31 and NE 27

Good prediction.

Also, the toad in your avatar is a dead ringer for Verne Lundquist

http://worldwest.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2010/07/24/Verne_7-24_r175x200.jpg?b5bb8115feea9bebdb61a6e391d0fc3b34 6ab708

[Alias]

Good prediction.

Also, the toad in your avatar is a dead ringer for Verne Lundquist

http://worldwest.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2010/07/24/Verne_7-24_r175x200.jpg?b5bb8115feea9bebdb61a6e391d0fc3b34 6ab708

Definitely.

[MMC]

The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.....snip~

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20120129_NFC@AFC/marshall-afc-outscore-nfc-in-pro-bowl/rss

No defense, and the AFC wins the useless game.

[MMC]

According to the AP due to Mitch Daniels signing the Right to Work Law in Indiana yesterday. The Opponents thereof have decided they will Protest at the Superbowl. Looks like they may call out the Occupiers to.

[Conley]

I guess that is the highest profile event going on this week in the state of Indiana. It is their right to protest but I wonder how much coverage it will get considering the football? The people have spoken and seems like this is going to be the law. Might as well get used to it.

[MMC]

4 hrs of Pre-Game BS and then a Half-Time Tribute by Madonna for some political statement about gays too. Just play some damn Football. Already heard one commercial costed 1Mil 116k. How Ridiculous have we become?

[Conley]

I'll probably record it and fast-forward through all the nonsense.

[ritchie]

A Madonna concert is not something any red blooded American man wants to see

[MMC]

I'll probably record it and fast-forward through all the nonsense.

Thats what we are going to do to.

[Mister D]

A Madonna concert is not something any red blooded American man wants to see

I hear you. My buddy mentioned that to me at happy hour this evening. Almost makes me want to watch something else.

[MMC]

They were playing some traks of the music she is going to play. Say, she sounds like avril lavigne with some Buck Roger's Technotronic Synthezied organ music playing. My thing is why does she get to make some sort of political statement at the Superbowl.

Since she would like to speak out for Gaydomness.....I think we should get her booked for some of those Soccer games in Egypt and The ME. Just so she can go and explain her point.....over there. I am sure they will listen to her because she is a Star. :rollseyes:

[Mister D]

What is she planning to do or say?

I think it was Elton John who got told to STFU in North Africa somewhere?

[MMC]

Dunno.....they just stated she will be making some sort of statement about gays with her show or something. Cuz I doubt they just going to let her talk just to be talking.

[Mister D]

I will not be watching. It's so obnoxious. You are being paid to entertain people at a football game. You are not being paid to preach to them. No one cares what you think about..well anything.

[Conley]

Even without the preaching halftime shows usually suck.

[MMC]

3 mil and few hundred-k for a 30 Sec spot to run a commercial.....What A rip-off?

[Mister D]

Not sure why people get excited about half time shows and commercials.

[Conley]

I was looking at what was on the other night and they had a TV show made of the best Super Bowl commercials. What? I'm going to watch a show that is nothing but commercials? No thanks! :laugh:

[Mister D]

Yeah, I really don't get it. Sure I've seen some funny commercials over the years but I'm not going to turn to someone at work or at a bar and say "man, I wonder what the ads will be like during the Superbowl. I hope the half time show is cool." :rollseyes:

[Conley]

:laugh: No, you'd need to have a pretty empty life for that to be at all interesting.